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Dance A Man's a Man for a' That 4126

See also: A Man's a Man for a' That (S32, 3/4L, Drewry: Silver City)

Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 213)

Devised by
Thomas (19C) Wilson (1816)
Intensity
880 820 822 888 = 72% (1 turn), 55% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
Published in
Recommended Music
A Man's a Man for a' That 3/4L · S32
1–
1c+2c set twice ; RHA
9–
1c lead down | flowing into ½ RH turn to face up (2c up) ; 1c lead up to between and facing 2c | set to 2c (finish facing 1cnr)
17–
Corner, P, corner, P to 2pl facing down (1W short turn into:)
25–
2c+1c+3c G-Chain
A Man's a Man for a' That 3/4L · S32
1-8
1s+2s set twice & dance RH across to places
9-16
1s lead down, 1/2 turn RH & lead up to face 2s (1s BtoB in centre facing 2s who have stepped up), set & 1s face 1st corners
17-24
1s turn 1st corner RH, turn partner LH, turn 2nd corner RH & cross LH to 2nd place own sides
25-32
2s+1s+3s dance Grand Chain

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